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686 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01656-0036Map

Owner of record: 686 Jefferson Realty LLC

686 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 686 Jefferson Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jul 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal cornice at front roof

    Feb 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at bottom of stair at north yard(building front ) yard

    Feb 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running from basement to apartment 1r , 1st story

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running from basement to apartment 3r , 3rd story

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door lock assembly, in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material (plaster ) at ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 6 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. located at apt 1l, 1st story

    May 27, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    3307.3.2 failure to provide required lot-line construction fence.@the @the time inspection it was observed that there was no construction fence installed around construction site.rem:comply w.notice of violatio

    Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.7.2 fire extinguisher as per fire code. note: at the time of my inspection of a 3 sty alteration site,construction work in progress. i observed that there were no fire extinguisher on site as require,

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping. note: at the time of my inspection of a 3 sty alterationjob/site,construction work in progress. i observed that 1st fl was consume w/debris stack up approx 8feet height that consist of wood & dirt

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. work noted during a safety sweep at 1:30 p.m. in cellar a new oil boiler (weilmclain was installed with no permits. photo's taken. remedy: obtain permit or cestor to prior legal conditio

    Mar 24, 2016 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 3, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,700 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1656 / 36
Assessed value
$705,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344651, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 686 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 686 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 686 Jefferson Realty LLC.

Does 686 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 686 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.